He said he heard noises coming from a back bedroom of his house and, fearing for his safety, armed himself with a handgun, Coit said. The intruder came out of the bedroom and struggled with the homeowner, who then fired two shots hitting the teen once in the leg.

The 16-year-old then ran into a bathroom of the house, on Terra Lane near Naranca Avenue, where he “remained sequestered” until police took him into custody.

The boy was taken to a hospital; his wound was not life-threatening. Potential charges against him will be determined after he gets out of the hospital, Coit said.

The homeowner was also taken to a hospital, where he was treated for injuries he had sustained during the struggle.